Category Archives: Local News
Former Judge William O'Grady endorses Stempien
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Prosecutor Zach Stempien has received a major endorsement as he seeks the office of Circuit Court Judge. Former judge William O'Grady, who resigned the position Ja...
Jan 08, 2026
Weigle to seek fourth term as Branch County District Court Judge
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County District Judge Brent Weigle has officially filed paperwork to seek a fourth six-year term in the 2026 election cycle. A fixture on the 3A Judicial District bench s...
Jan 08, 2026
City of Coldwater issues scam warning
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A sophisticated email scam posing as the City of Coldwater has claimed a local victim, prompting City officials to renew an urgent warning to residents and businesses. The City ...
Jan 07, 2026
Witness testimony begins in Cuyler trial
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Witness testimony has begun in the trial of Anthony Cuyler. An 18-year-old woman gave emotional testimony as the first victim to take the stand in the trial. The witness, who wa...
Jan 07, 2026
Business Beat : Women Who Care of Branch County supports Night to Shine
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Women Who Care of Branch County reached a significant milestone at their November meeting, raising $7,100 to bring their lifetime community contributions to $432,100 since 2014....
Jan 07, 2026
Steuben County going all in for new casino
ANGOLA, IN (WTBV) - The Steuben County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted in late 2025 to formally signal their openness to hosting a casino, citing the intersection of Interstate 69 and the Ind...
Jan 07, 2026
Nesbit calls MiLEAP Investigation amid Minnesota fraud claims
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Michigan Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt has formally requested an audit of the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP). The request spe...
Jan 07, 2026
Judge to decide on the admission of evidence in 2024 fatal crash
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The decision if certain evidence will be allowed in the case of a Virginia truck driver accused of killing a motorcyclist in 2024 is now in the hands of a Branch County judge. B...
Jan 07, 2026 vasabii777 / Depositphotos.com
Jersey Mike's coming to Coldwater
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) -What had been rumored for some time became reality Monday night. The Coldwater Planning Commission officially approved plans to bring a Jersey Mike's Subs to 571 East Chicago Str...
Jan 06, 2026
Quincy man facing multiple felonies for child sexually abusive material
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - 44-year-old Ryan Lee Shortridge of Quincy was arraigned Monday in Branch County District Court following a Michigan State Police investigation into the distribution and possessi...
Jan 06, 2026
